knowledgeable

adjective

knowl·​edge·​able ˈnä-li-jə-bəl How to pronounce knowledgeable (audio)
: having or showing knowledge or intelligence
knowledgeability noun
knowledgeableness noun
knowledgeably adverb

Examples of knowledgeable in a Sentence

I'm fairly knowledgeable about wine. knowledgeable historians regard that story as pure fiction
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In possibly unrelated news, an acquaintance knowledgeable in Delaware real estate valuations tells me that Joe Biden, with his big house in the toniest area of Wilmington and his oceanfront vacation home in a primo section of Rehoboth Beach, is showing at least $10 million in visible assets. Neal B. Freeman, National Review, 19 Feb. 2025 Similar to wide receiver Adam Thielen, Dalton is a knowledgeable and familiar entity for Young (and the rest of the roster), giving him a teammate support system that he’s grown accustomed to during his first two years in the league. Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 18 Feb. 2025 The meals are also top quality with options changing daily, and the guides such as the knowledgeable and warmhearted Assit are also elite. Laurie Werner, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2025 Sure, Trump seemed very uninterested or knowledgeable about global issues and historically had an odd affinity for Vladimir Putin, but perhaps his vaunted negotiating skills could be deployed to bring about a resolution. New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 15 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for knowledgeable 

Word History

First Known Use

1825, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of knowledgeable was in 1825

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“Knowledgeable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/knowledgeable. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.

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knowledgeable

adjective
knowl·​edge·​able ˈnäl-ij-ə-bəl How to pronounce knowledgeable (audio)
: having or showing knowledge or intelligence

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